The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has ordered the demolition of a single-room structure at Tema Community 11 after officials identified an unusual safety concern involving an electricity pole positioned inside the building.
The structure, which has reportedly been constructed around an existing electricity pole, has raised concerns among authorities over the potential risks to occupants and people within the surrounding area.
NADMO officials who inspected the structure reportedly determined that the building posed a safety concern and directed that it be demolished.
The development has drawn attention to the dangers associated with putting up buildings around electricity infrastructure, particularly where structures interfere with access to utility installations or are located within areas that require adequate clearance.
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly states that the construction of buildings and other structures requires the appropriate development and building permits. It also requires demolition works to be properly authorised, with precautions taken to safeguard public safety and adjoining properties.
The incident comes amid broader efforts by authorities and electricity companies to address encroachment on areas occupied by power infrastructure.
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has been conducting right-of-way campaigns in parts of Accra and Tema to remove activities and structures considered to be within high-voltage transmission corridors.
GRIDCo has warned that encroachment on transmission corridors can endanger lives and interfere with access to electricity infrastructure. The company has therefore been engaging residents and other occupants to vacate areas considered unsafe.
Similar concerns have previously resulted in demolition exercises in the Greater Accra Region.
In August 2026, the Ga North Municipal Assembly carried out a demolition exercise at Pokuase to remove unauthorised structures that had been erected beneath and around a high-tension electricity pole. The Assembly said the structures posed potential risks, including accidents and electrocution.
GRIDCo has also previously explained that activities around high-voltage transmission lines can restrict access to towers and create risks to both people and property.
The company has said certain activities within protected transmission corridors are prohibited under Ghana’s transmission-line protection regulations, with specific clearance requirements applying around transmission infrastructure.
The situation at Tema Community 11 has consequently renewed concerns about the need for property owners and developers to consult relevant authorities before undertaking construction, particularly in areas where electricity infrastructure is already present.
Authorities have repeatedly urged residents to avoid occupying or constructing structures in locations that could expose them to preventable risks.
For the affected structure, NADMO’s demolition directive is intended to address the identified safety concern before it develops into a more serious incident.
The case also highlights the importance of proper building approvals and compliance with safety requirements when developing residential structures.
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NADMO officials have ordered the demolition of a single-room house at Tema Community 24 after discovering that it was built around an electricity pole, leaving the pole standing inside the room. https://t.co/tbBzBRvg6z
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